March 20, 2025

HBCU Radio Archives Project Preserves Black Audio History

Radio stations at historically Black colleges and universities have always played a special role in connecting the schools to their communities. Students receive training at the campus stations and many have public affairs programs that give voice to people and issues not heard in other media. A new effort is underway to preserve the rich

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Women Leaders Lead HBCU Green Fund Mission to Senegal

“We are honored to bring this extraordinary group of women leaders to Senegal, strengthening the Sister City relationship between our communities and establishing real opportunities for collaboration,” said Davis, who established HBCU Green Fund offices Forest Park and Yene. “We are here to open doors for business partnerships, innovation, and sharing sustainable solutions that uplift communities. Together, we can

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Final JFK Assassination Files Released by Trump Administration

By Max Matza The US government has released the final batch of documents on the assassination of President John F Kennedy (JFK) – a case that still inspires conspiracy theories more than 60 years later. It follows an executive order by President Donald Trump that required remaining unredacted files in the case to be made

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Alabama State Leads HBCU Charge into 2025 NCAA Tournament

Courtesy of Alabama State University As the 2025 NCAA basketball tournament approaches, the spotlight is on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), showcasing both individual talent and team achievements. The Alabama State Hornets have clinched their spot in the NCAA Tournament after a triumphant run in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) tournament. On March 19,

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FILE PHOTO: A shelf highlighting products by Black-owned businesses during Black History Month is shown in a Target located in Atlantic Terminal Mall in the Brooklyn borough of New York, U.S., February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Arriana McLymore/File Photo

U.S. Retailers Quietly Sustain DEI Initiatives Amid Public Rollbacks and Political Pressure

Several U.S. retailers that publicly scrapped diversity, equity and inclusion programs — including Target, Amazon and Tractor Supply — are maintaining certain efforts behind the scenes. The three retailers, while they’ve ended DEI programs on paper, have told advocacy groups and individuals they will continue to offer financial support for some LGBTQ+ Pride and racial justice events, as well as provide internal

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Holly Cooper Champions Financial Literacy for Black Students Through Hope Credit Union and HBCUAC Partnership

By Charles Hallman The understanding of the importance of being financially literate, especially for Black students, is part of the mission of Holly Cooper. Cooper is the senior vice president of marketing and communications at Hope Credit Union, the nation’s largest Black and woman-owned financial institution, with locations in five Southern states: Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama,

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VUU Launches Doula Program to Boost Black Maternal Health

By Clare Gehlich Virginia Union University (VUU) made history Tuesday morning as the first historically Black university in the state to offer a doula training certification class. According to an announcement from the University on the morning of Tuesday, March 18, the private university announced its partnership at Wilder Library at 11 a.m., with the birth center

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Social Security to End Phone ID Checks, Impacting Millions

By Stephanie Sy Significant changes will be coming for Social Security recipients. Millions will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone, creating a challenge for older Americans and those with disabilities. Advocates are raising concerns about the burden this could place on an already vulnerable population. Stephanie Sy discussed more with

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Southern Makes NCAA History With First SWAC Women’s Win

Southern University has made history with a landmark victory in the NCAA Tournament, with the HBCU becoming the first SWAC women’s basketball program to win a game on this stage. Their 68-56 triumph over UC San Diego not only secured their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory but also marked the first win for any SWAC women’s

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Katherine Johnson: NASA Trailblazer and Hidden Figure

Many were introduced to Katherine Johnson through the book and movie Hidden Figures, but NASA knew her as a brilliant mathematician and computer scientist who helped America reach the moon. Born Creola Katherine Coleman in 1918, she showed early signs of mathematical genius. However, Greenbrier County, WV, did not offer education beyond 8th grade for Black children. Determined to provide their children with an education, Katherine’s parents arranged

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